Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL

Measurements
Bust circumference: 84 (92) 100 (107) 114 (122) 130 cm
Full length: 56 (58) 60 (63) 65 (66) 68 cm
Sleeve length: 41 (44) 46 (46) 47 (47) 48 cm
Neck circumference: 44 (44) 46 (48) 50 (52) 52 cm

Gauge
21 stitches x 27 rows in stocking stitch on needle size 4 mm = 10 x 10 cm

Needles
Double-pointed needles and circular needle (40 cm) size 3.5 mm
Circular needle size 4 mm (40 and 80 cm)
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

Yarn
Viking Alpaca Storm, 40% alpaca, 40% merino wool, 20% nylon. Yardage per skein: 50 grams = 133 meters
Yarn amounts
Colour 502 Natural, 350 (400) 450 (450) 450 (500) 500 g
Colour 555 Red Brown, 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g
Colour 527, 50 (50) Jeans blue 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g

Knitting the Crab sweater

The Crab sweater is knitted in the round, which means you’ll be working in continuous circles to create a seamless garment. Knitting in the round eliminates the need for side seams, resulting in a smoother and more even finish.